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his subsequent plea that he only wished to secure his possessions in France—the Chateau at Cannes—has not greatly mended the mat ter. Punch has made capital out of it, and •gives a long advertisement, purporting to be written by the noble Lord, setting forth the charms of his Chateau, which he offers for lease —the said lease “to be determinable on the return of Royalty to the Tuilleries!” The most important item of local intelli gence in the City papers of to-day is the death of Lord Ashburton, which occurred on Friday last (May 12th) at Longleat in Wiltshire, the residence of the young Marquis of Bath, who was the grand-son of Lord A. Lord A., as is doubtless known to your rea ders, was formerly Alexander Baring, of the firm of Baring & Brothers; and was raised to the Peerage in 1835. It is singular that the three brothers, Alexander, Thomas and Henry, should all have died within one month. Lord Ashburton was sent by his government to our country during the Oregon difficulties, and the pacific adjustment of that question was due, in a good measure, to his excellent judgement and great personal influence. Lady Ashbur ton was a native of Philadelphia, the daugh ter of Wm. Bingham, Esq., and was married to Mr. Baring in 1798. His career has been a distinguished and useful one, and his death is regretted by all who knew him. I have trespassed too long, I fear, upon the patience of your readers, and will therefore suspend my gossip, and subscribe myself theirs and yours, most truly. E. F. G. ainirdWE’s mipammieot,, ATHENS,....SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1848. Political Strife. We never sit down to our editorial duties without a deep feeling of satisfaction and thankfulness that our sphere is so widely remote from the political arena ; that we are not required every week, to stir up the already turbid waters of party interests, and to work our own feelings into a state of excitement that we may possibly succeed in exciting some inter est in the minds of our readers. We are content to move in a more quiet sphere, amid the green pas tures, and beside the still waters, of the intellectual fields, which spread out so temptingly before us. We confess to no ambition for the noisy honors of political elevation. The sentiment of the old poet accords well with our own — “ My minde to me a kingdom is— Such perfect joy therein I finde, As far exceeds all other blisse, That God or nature hath assigned. Content I live, this is my stave — I seek no more than may suffice, I presse to bear no haughty swaye; Look! what I lack my miud supplies, So thus I triumph like a kinge, Content with what my minde doth bringe.” The period is at hand, when the two great parties of our Republic will be arrayed against each other in a contest for political preeminence in our National Councils. With this contest we shall have nothing to do more than what devolves upon the humblest citizen—an honest expression, by his vote, of his pre ference ; but we know well that the contest will be an exciting one —that while there will be much gen erous emulation, there will be a predominance of em bittered public feeling—and in some cases, exhibi tions of violent demagogueism, and personal rancour. It is truly delighful to know that we shall not par ticipate in this strife, and we would fain dissuade our readers from becoming too deeply involved in it. We would invite them to companionship with us, in the quiet and delightful retreats that the contem plative spirit loves—where the attractions of genuine Philosophy and true Poetry are to be found. We would have them remember that political stife, even when crowned with triumphant success, is not pro -active of pure and lasting pleasure; and when de bated, becomes a source of mortification and almost disgust; while on the other hand, the strife for men- ®IfSIIS IB S3 lUlNli&Ai&'tr ® S TTIF S ♦ tal excellence, is never subject to total defeat —never without its certain and substantial rewards. We fear that on the eve of a great political contest, we fight against excitement and strife, “as one that beateth the air;” but possibly we may induce some of our readers to be content with the faithful dis charge of their duties to their country, without be coming intoxicated with the violent spirit of parti sanship. Back Numbers. Presuming that most of our subscribers would de sire to preserve the numbers of the Gazette, so as to make a complete volume from the commencement, we printed an extra edition of the early numbers to supply new subscribers, and shall be happy to do so in all cases where it is desired. Our Book Table. We have to express our acknowledgements to the courtesy of our friends, the Publishers, for the gene rous offerings they have laid upon our Table, to all of which we will give the earliest possible attention. Several notices have been unavoidably omitted this week, which shall find place in our next number.— The same apology is due to some of our brethren of the Literary Press—whom we would not willingly neglect. rn)t ®ltr ®3Forltr. Affairs on the Continent. The latest intelligence from Europe was brought by the Cunard steamer Niagara ; but the principal sources from which we make our usual summary are the journals and letters received by the United States, which left Liverpool on the 17th. The state of affairs in Paris, and the local news of London, are embraced in the London Letter of the 15th ult., and we shall therefore devote our attention especially to the remoter portions of Europe. France. brings no intelligence of further outbreak in Paris. The Moderate Party maintains its ascendancy, and things were quiet again. Spain. There was a violent military insurrection in Madrid on the 7th ultimo. It commenced with the dawn, and for four hours or more was maintained with very severe loss of life. The Regiment Es pagna led the demonstration, and was supported by a large portion of the populace. The riot was speed ily suppressed by the free discharge of cannon loaded with grape-shot on the insurgents. Nearly 300 lives were lost. Austrian Italy. We have intelligence of a great battle between the Peidmontese and Austrian forces under the walls of Verona, on the 6th ultima. The Austrian force is stated at 20,000, and that of the Peidmontese as not less than 30,000. The latter de feated the Austrians and drove them back in all quar ters. The Niagara brings advices of another battle near Lausane between the Austrians and the detach ments of Ferrara and Durando, in which the former were again defeated with a loss of 600 men. Denmark anwWie Duchies. We gather from the journals that hostilities between the Danes and the Germans are to be suspended,—at least, on the soil of Denmark. If this impolitic war is prosecuted, Sweeden and Norway will ally themselves to Den mark, and the treasury of Russia will probably fur nish the “ sinews of war.” On the Bth the Danes bombarded Fredericia with a naval force of 24 ships of war, and set it on fire at more than one point.— The Prussian garrison acted with spirit, and their ar tillery had made some havoc among the Danish ships. The alliance of the Sweedes—who cordially hate the Germans —would turn the scale of victory in favor of the Danes, it is conjectured. &t)c Xeto ®£Jorltr. Peace with Mexico. The Treaty has at length been ratified, and we are now permitted to rejoice in the bright beams of Peace. May they never again be obscured by the shadows of war! The Treaty was ratified by the Chamber of Deputies on the 19th ultimo, by a vote of fifty-one to thirty-five. The outposts of our army have been called in, and the troops are now on their way home. Hail, Peace ! The Whig Nominations. We go to press at too early an hour to announce the nominees of the Whig National Convention now in session at Philadelphia. When this important question is settled, the great contest between the par ties will commence. On whichsoever of the promi nent candidates the Convention may unite, there can be no doubt that they will be distinguished charac ters ; and this fact, with the acknowledged worth of the Democratic candidates, will give to the cam paign a very exciting comple ion. We simply ad vise our readers, of whatevt party, to keep cool, and if they cant keep cool, to keep as cool as they can ! We think one of the parties must inevitably succeed! <©ur (Kosstp Column. We have been regaling ourself, dear reader, with Punch, —nay, let not the worthy advocate of total abstinence start, —wo mean not the generous but dangerous fluid of that name : we mean the London Pu)ich , —the capital, unapproachable Chnravari. — The issue for May 13th is before us, and we have laughed heartily over its contents. It has become a fashion for the weekly newspapers of our cities to treat their readers to “ Sips of Punch j” and, we see no reason why we, out of the full bowl so generously accorded to us, should not give a part to our readers. So let us gossip awhile of Punch. The principal il lustrations in the number before us are one of the “ Battle of Limerick,” and another of “ Queen Ca nute reproving her Courtiers.” In the former, Mit chell, O’Brien and “ Soupe Meagher,” as he is called by way of pun-ish-mcnt, are represented beat ing a hasty retreat from the Club-Room where they “ all took tay.” Huge stones inscribed with “ Mor al Force” are flying through the air with other sorts of missiles; and the whole affords a capital illustra tion of a vamousing. The latter picture is more ex cellent still. Queen Canute, (Vic., of course, with her pretty Dutch face!) is seated on the sea shore, with caricatures of Wellington, Peel, and others, around her At her feet the waves are breaking fu riously ; and interwoven in the surf are masses of heads, while the significant words, Reform aud Pro gress, afford a complete key to the whole. The look of mingled reproach and reproof with which the queen regards her astonished courtiers, is admirable —and a clearer moral lesson was never taught in a wood cut! The French affairs are, of course, excel lent capital for the Charavari. Our London corres pondent has anticipated us in reference to this fea ture ; but the subject is an ample one. Punch says: “ The mercantile articles in the daily press usually commence with, ‘We have received papers from Par is.’ Since the suspension of cash payments, it is useless to expect anything else.” And again: “ A Paris Journal says ‘ Thursday was a magnificent day. From dayligh one unbroken series of clouds poured down a close, penetrating, ceaseless rain, that spite of precaution, wetted one to the skin. There was not a gleam of sunshine.’ In a Republic every one may publish what he thinks; but ‘ Different men—difTrent opinions Some loves apples—some loves inions.’ ” Punch says he has two things called jokes; which the owners can have by calling and paying for them, by weight. Wc quote the second thing as follows: “ What is the most favorable season to have letters from India 1 .” to which the answer is “the season that brings them on soon ( the Monsoon!).” In Punch’s Natural History we have a description of the “ Swedish Nightingale” in which we have an admirable eulogy on Jenny Lind in technical phrase. Among other happy points is the following: “ Her nest is in the wide world’s heart, even though the said nest is feathered with the finest bank paper, carrying the very heaviest figures.” But we must remove the bowl! . . . . Hood’s sketch in our pres ent number —entitled the “Death of the Dominie” has reminded us of the story that is told of a promi nent broker who upon being told by his physician that he had only a few hours to live, exclaimed — “ But, my dear sir, I must obtain an extension — ninety days—sir, it will be only one per cent per month —get me an extension sir, I beg of you !” . . . . Have our home readers, all of them, “ both great and small,” visited the rooms of Mr. Dodge, over the Post Office 1 If there be any who have not, we advise them to drop in at once and see some of the most exquisite specimens of “ the art that can im mortalize” ever exhibited in this region. Mr. Dodge’s miniatures are unsurpassed in two particu lars, fidelity of likeness and delicacy of finish. It is a real treat to look over his numerous specimens. . . . . By an advertisement in our Business Department you will see, dear reader, that we have provided an excellent means of preserving the Gazette. We hope that you will find enough of interest in our pa ges to induce you to keep the numbers, and you can do so readily by using one of these Portfolios. They will hold the papers of an entire year, and are quite as convenient as a permanent binding—besides being less expensive. Notices to Correspondents. J. A. T. We have mislaid your poem with one or two other articles. Your subsequent favors are at hand and we send you our thanks. Seal. We publish no article whatever without a knowledge of the author’s name. R. S. P. We would if we could, but we can’t. “Willie.” You answer to Channing’s Riddle was anticipated by another, or it would have been published. A. D. H. It would afford us pleasure, but we cannot go “ Home.” We tender our warmest thanks to the Editor of the Chronicle & Sentinel for the very kind and flattering notice he takes of our Journal in his paper of the 7th inst.; wc are indebted however to a friend for the sight of it. Send us your paper, friend J. ©ur 3300fc ffahlc. rF” Publishers and authors who may wish to have their books noticed in the “Gazette,” will please send copies for the Editor, to Messrs. Burgess,Stringer a Cos., New York, Whb will send a parcel to him weekly by express. 1. llow to be a Man; a Book for Boys. 1 vol. pp. 224. 2. How to be a Lady ; a Book for Girls. 1 vol. pp. ‘224. 8. Anecdotes for Boys: 1 vol. pp. 144. 4. Anecdotes for Girls : 1 vol. pp. 144. By the Rev. Harvey Newcombe. Boston: Gould, Kendall & Lincoln. We have grouped these beautiful little volumes together for two reasons—the first is, that they are all by the same author, and the second, that their object is a common one —the instruct ion and improve ment of the young of both sexes. It is indeed plea sant to meet with such books in the midst of the thousands published now-a-day to occupy the atten tion of the young; and such authors as Mr. New combe deserve the grateful thanks of the guardians of youth. The two first-named works are respec tively intended for boys and girls, and contain, —in attractive form, —judicious and excellent counsels to aid them in becoming noble, useful and happy men and women. They are just such works as every boy and girl ought to have, —whatever else they are de nied, —for they are guides of the highest integrity and may be implicitly obeyed. The two latter books are charming volumes, and teach, by example, the precepts of the first-named. Anecdotes have a great charm for the young mind, and hero they abound, free from any admixture to vitiate the taste or mor al character. Pure, lofty and ennobling are the inci dents which they embody, and such must be their ef fect upon the young reader. Parents and teachers, we are deeply in earnest when we commend these elegant volumes to your choice for those young people committed to your care. The Life and Adventures of Charles Chester field, the Youth of Genius. By Mrs. Trollope. New-York: Burgess & Stringer. We arc not admirers, in general, of Madam Trol lope ; but the book before us is a very readable one, —and this is far more than we should like to say for half the “ yellow covered” books that issue from the press. There are numerous spirited illustrations in the volume, and we have discovered in it nothing to offend good taste. It is printed in the usual good style of the house from which it emanates. The Christian’s Daily Treasury : a Religious Exercise for every day in the Year. By E. Tem ple. 1 vol. 12m0., pp. 408. Boston: Gould,Ken dall & Lincoln. This is an elegant American edition of a work very popular in England, and which needs only to be com mended to the notice of every reader to ensure it his regard. The daily exercises are brief, eloquent, ap propriate, and truly evangelical. It is worthy to lie on the family bible in every dwelling in our land. 1. Christianity and Slavery : By Rev. William Hague. Pp. 54. 2. Same subject, by Rev. Th. Meredith, pp. 68. These little volumes are issued in elegant style from the judicious press of Gould, Kendall & Lin coln, of Boston. The first is a Review of the celebra ted Discussion of Domestic Slavery, by the Rev. Drs. Wayland and Fuller —in which the critic, not con tent with attempting to refute the arguments of Dr. Fuller, proceeds to correct Dr. Wayland—thereby throwing new light on the vexed question. This light, however, turns out to be darkness, and there is positively nothing original in the reverend gentle man’s strictures. Ho repeats the old arguments, and serves up the oft exploded accusations against the South, with a tenacity that excites our wonder. In the second pamphlet under notice, Mr. Mere dith of N. C., gives the Reviewer of Wayland and Fuller a masterly handling—and presents in a con clusive manner, the force and sufficiency of Dr. Ful ler’s arguments, in support of the ground he as sumed —to-wit: “the innocence of the relation of Master and Slave,” in itself considered. These brochures, with the work of Fuller and Wayland, cover very thoroughly, the whole moral question of American Slavery. ®fje Slmertcan sress. The Western Literary Messenger. Buffalo, N. Y. This is an octavo of sixteen pages, edited by J. Clement, Esq., an agreeable prose writer, and a graceful poet —whose taste is evinced in the well filled pages of his Journal. We welcome it to our exchange list. The Rambler. Boston, Mass., Wm. Simonds & Cos. This is one of the cheapest and best papers on our cxchange list, and a right pleasant rambler we find it. We hopo it will not fail to ramble thitherward every week, for we should be sorry to miss its agree able visits. It is edited by Wm. Simonds, Esq. Olive Branch : Boston, Mass. An excellent paper, devoted to Literature and Re ligion. A happy allianee injudicious hands. 39